About Mountain Games
The Mountain Games Cyprus 2026 treats mountain regions not as isolated or lagging peripheries, but as vibrant ecosystems of rich natural, social, and cultural value. This project utilizes the mountains as an open-air arena for exercise, well-being, lifelong learning, and deep social cohesion.
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Mission & Vision
Health and Active Living
Promoting physical activity, healthy lifestyles and quality of life through science, sport, schools, outdoor experiences and community participation.
Inclusion and Participation
Creating opportunities for children, young people, families, older adults, persons with disabilities, local communities, athletes, visitors and European delegations to participate in meaningful ways.
Mountain Communities and Sustainable Development
Connecting sport, public health, culture, gastronomy, local production, trails and tourism with the sustainable future of the Troodos mountain communities.
Institutional & EU Framework
This initiative directly aligns with major European frameworks, including the "HealthyLifestyle4All" initiative, the Council's Health-Enhancing Physical Activity (HEPA) guidelines, and the promotion of traditional sports and games.
Mountain Games Cyprus 2026 is implemented under Project No. 101245542 – MOUNTAIN GAMES – ERASMUS-SPORT-2025-SNCESE, funded by the European Union through Erasmus+ Sport 2025. The project is coordinated by MountMed Institute, which is the sole beneficiary and coordinator under the relevant mono-beneficiary Grant Agreement. Associated Partners contribute through scientific, technical, advisory, operational, dissemination and cultural support, according to their field of expertise.
The European Partnership
The event is developed through a European cooperation scheme involving MountMed Institute from Cyprus and 10 Associated Partners from European countries, including Czechia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Slovakia and Türkiye. These organisations contribute through scientific, technical, educational, cultural, dissemination and field-support roles.
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